During laser hair removal treatment, a laser light is used on areas with excessive hair. The laser light is a very intense, pulsating type of light beam that can help remove hairs on any part of the body. Essentially, the laser focuses on the hair’s dark pigment, which is known as melanin. When the beam of laser light passes over the follicle, it is heated up, which destroys it. The laser light is near infrared, and this gets absorbed by the hair’s pigment, inside the follicle. This entire pulsation lasts only a fraction of a second. A good physician will know exactly how long the laser needs to pulsate on each follicle so that it is damaged and even destroyed, but without causing injury to the patient’s skin.

What to Expect before Laser Hair Removal

What really happens before you go for laser hair removal is a period of time in which you should compare the different clinics. This is quite a bit of work, but it is important because you need to find a physician that you can trust. Once you have found a clinic, however, you will be provided with a great deal of information to help you prepare for the actual procedure. Usually, you will be asked to shave the areas you want to target the evening before your procedure. You only need to have a tiny bit of stubble present. This also ensures that you only feel a tiny bit of discomfort during the procedure itself.

What to Expect during Laser Hair Removal

During the procedure itself, the specialist will hold a hand held device, which is the laser instrument. This will be put against your skin to specific areas. A cool gel will first be placed on the areas that will be targeted. Additionally, another device will be put in place that helps to cool on contact. This means that your skin will always be nice and cool, stopping it from getting burned by the laser. The procedure itself can last anything from 15 minutes to 45 minutes, depending on how large the area is that you want to have treated.

What to Expect after Laser Hair Removal

Once the procedure has been completed, you may feel a little bit of discomfort. Additionally, the treated area may be somewhat red for a few hours. You will be given exact aftercare instructions, which is likely to include not engaging in any exercise for at least 24 hours. This is because you must try to avoid to sweat in the face, which can cause irritation. You will also have to keep your face out of the sun for a few weeks and, if you do have to go in the sun, you must wear a strong sun block.

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